Weighing scales and weights

Artist/Maker and role
Ajax Scales Pty Ltd: Manufacturer
About this object
This brass weighing scale was once used in the old Maitland Hospital pharmacy, previously located in block H. This item is now featured in a vitrine display case as part of a visual timeline presented in the new Maitland Hospital foyer.
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Object detail

Artist/Maker and role
Collection type
Media
Brass, bakelite
Measurements
Scales: 21.5 x 39.5
Weights box: 5.5 x 11.2cm
Weights various sizes
Signature & date
Maker's sticker: "AJAX / MADE IN / AUSTRALIA
Maker's sticker, typed: "MANUFACTURED BY / AJAX SCALES PTY. LTD. / SYDNEY AUSTRALIA / SERIAL NO. M 4 5 3 / CAPACITY 1 Kg"
"NSC NO 6/3/5"
Artist/Maker
Accession number
HOS2022.399

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